WO2012083096A1 - Toilet seat hinge assembly - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
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- A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
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- the present invention relates to hinge assemblies for mounting toilet seats and/or lids to toilet bowls.
- the invention provides a hinge assembly for mounting a toilet seat to a toilet bowl.
- the hinge assembly includes a hinge post, a bolt having a head and a threaded shaft configured to extend into a bore in the toilet bowl for securing the hinge post to the toilet bowl, and an adaptor having a first segment coupled to the head of the bolt, a second segment, and a shear segment connecting the first and second segments.
- the first and second segments are both configured to be engaged by a tool to rotate the bolt.
- the shear segment has a lower torque resistance than the first and second segments such that the shear segment breaks when a torque applied to the second segment reaches a predetermined amount.
- the hinge assembly also includes a nut threadably coupled to the threaded shaft of the bolt. The head of the bolt is fit into the adaptor such that the first segment of the adaptor surrounds the head.
- the invention provides a hinge assembly for mounting a toilet seat to a toilet bowl.
- the hinge assembly includes a hinge post and a fastener for securing the hinge post to the toilet bowl.
- the fastener includes a threaded portion configured to extend into a bore of the toilet bowl, a first segment coupled to an end portion of the threaded portion, a second segment configured to be engaged by a tool to rotate the fastener, and a shear segment connecting the first and second segments.
- the shear segment has a lower torque resistance than the first and second segments such that the shear segment breaks when a torque applied to the second segment reaches a predetermined amount.
- the hinge assembly also includes a nut threadably coupled to the threaded portion of the fastener.
- the threaded portion, the first segment, the second segment, and the shear segment of the fastener are composed of a plastic material and are unitary.
- the invention provides a hinge assembly for mounting a toilet seat to a toilet bowl.
- the hinge assembly includes a hinge post defining an opening and including an upper surface that surrounds the opening, a threaded fastener extending through the opening of the hinge post and configured to extend into a bore in the toilet bowl, and a bushing positioned around a portion of the threaded fastener.
- the bushing includes a flange and an expandable lower section configured to extend into the bore in the toilet bowl.
- the flange is supported by the upper surface of the hinge post over the opening.
- the hinge assembly also includes a nut threadably coupled to the threaded fastener. The nut expands the expandable lower section of the bushing as the threaded fastener is rotated relative to the hinge post to secure the hinge post to the toilet bowl.
- the invention provides a hinge assembly for mounting a toilet seat to a toilet bowl.
- the hinge assembly includes a hinge post defining an opening and including an upper surface that surrounds the opening, a threaded fastener extending through the opening of the hinge post and configured to extend into a bore in the toilet bowl, and a bushing positioned around a portion of the threaded fastener.
- the bushing includes a flange and a lower section configured to extend into the bore in the toilet bowl. The flange is supported by the upper surface of the hinge post over the opening.
- the lower section has an outer diameter that is smaller than the opening in the hinge post such that the hinge post is movable relative to the threaded fastener and the bushing to adjust a position of the hinge post on the toilet bowl.
- the hinge assembly also includes a nut threadably coupled to the threaded fastener.
- the invention provides a method of installing a hinge post on a toilet bowl.
- the hinge post defines an opening and includes an upper surface that surrounds the opening.
- the method includes assembling a bushing on a threaded fastener.
- the bushing includes a flange.
- the method also includes inserting the assembled threaded fastener and bushing through the opening of the hinge post and into a bore of the toilet bowl such that the flange of the bushing is supported by the upper surface of the hinge post, adjusting a position of the hinge post on the toilet bowl, and rotating the threaded fastener to secure the hinge post to the toilet bowl.
- the invention provides a hinge assembly for mounting a toilet seat to a toilet bowl.
- the hinge assembly includes a hinge post defining an opening and including an upper surface that surrounds the opening, and a threaded fastener extending through the opening of the hinge post and configured to extend into a bore in the toilet bowl.
- the threaded fastener has a first end portion and a second end portion.
- the hinge assembly also includes an adaptor having a first segment coupled to the first end portion of the threaded fastener, a second segment, and a shear segment connecting the first and second segments.
- the first and second segments are both configured to be engaged by a tool to rotate the fastener.
- the shear segment has a lower torque resistance than the first and second segments such that the shear segment breaks when a torque applied to the second segment reaches a predetermined amount.
- the hinge assembly further includes a nut threadably coupled to the second end portion of the threaded fastener and a bushing positioned around a portion of the threaded fastener between the adaptor and the nut.
- the bushing includes a flange and an expandable lower section configured to extend into the bore in the toilet bowl.
- the flange is supported by the upper surface of the hinge post over the opening.
- the expandable lower section has an outer diameter that is smaller than the opening in the hinge post such that the hinge post is movable relative to the threaded fastener and the bushing to adjust a position of the hinge post on the toilet bowl.
- the nut expands the expandable lower section of the bushing as the threaded fastener is rotated relative to the hinge post to secure the hinge post to the toilet bowl.
- the invention provides a hinge assembly for mounting a toilet seat to a toilet bowl.
- the hinge assembly includes a first member configured to be supported on the toilet bowl for movement along the toilet bowl.
- the first member defines a first opening.
- the hinge assembly also includes a second member supported on the first member for movement along the first member.
- the second member defines a second opening.
- the hinge assembly further includes a threaded fastener extending through the first opening in the first member and the second opening in the second member.
- the threaded fastener is configured to extend into a bore in the toilet bowl to secure the first and second members to the toilet bowl.
- the hinge assembly also includes a hinge post coupled to at least one of the first member and the second member.
- first opening and the second opening are larger than an outer diameter of the threaded fastener such that the first and second members are movable relative to the threaded fastener to adjust a position of the hinge post relative to the toilet bowl in both a front-to-back direction and a side -to-side direction.
- the invention provides a hinge assembly for mounting a toilet seat to a toilet bowl.
- the hinge assembly includes a member configured to be supported on the toilet bowl, a threaded fastener extending through the member and configured to extend into a bore in the toilet bowl to secure the member to the toilet bowl, and a hinge post defining a cavity.
- the hinge post is slidable along the toilet bowl onto the member such that the cavity receives the member.
- the hinge assembly also includes a tab coupled to one of the member and the hinge post to releasably secure the hinge post to the member. The tab is manually operable to allow removal of the hinge post from the member.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hinge assembly embodying the invention.
- Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the hinge assembly shown in Fig. 1.
- Fig. 3 is a top view of an adaptor for use with the hinge assembly shown in Fig. 1.
- Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly taken along section line 4-4 of Fig. 1.
- Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly taken along section line 5-5 of Fig. 1.
- Fig. 6 is another cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly illustrating a portion of the adaptor shearing off a threaded fastener and illustrating a bushing expanding within a bore of a toilet bowl.
- Fig. 7 is another cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly illustrating a hinge post moved relative to the threaded fastener and the bore of the toilet bowl.
- Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly illustrating the hinge assembly mounted to another toilet bowl.
- Fig. 9 is a perspective view of another hinge assembly embodying the invention.
- Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the hinge assembly shown in Fig. 9.
- Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly taken along section line
- Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly taken along section line
- Fig. 13 is a perspective view of an alternative threaded fastener for use with the hinge assembly of Fig. 9.
- Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the threaded fastener taken along section line 14-14 of Fig. 13.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of yet another hinge assembly embodying the invention.
- Fig. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the hinge assembly shown in Fig. 15.
- Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly taken along section line 17-17 of Fig. 15.
- Fig. 18 is a perspective view of a mounting plate of the hinge assembly of Fig. 15.
- Fig. 19 is a bottom perspective view of a hinge post of the hinge assembly of Fig. 15.
- Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate a toilet seat hinge assembly 10 for mounting a toilet seat, or ring, and/or lid to a toilet bowl 14 (Figs. 4, 6, and 7).
- the hinge assembly 10 includes a hinge post 18 and a fastener assembly 22 to secure the hinge post 18 to the toilet bowl 14.
- the fastener assembly 22 includes a threaded fastener 26, an adaptor 30, an expandable bushing 34, and a nut 38.
- a toilet typically includes two similar hinge assemblies 10 to mount the toilet seat and/or lid to the bowl 14.
- the hinge post 18 includes a base portion 42, a post portion 46, and a cover or cap 50.
- the base portion 42 is configured to sit on the toilet bowl 14 and defines a recessed area 54.
- the recessed area 54 is bound by an upwardly-extending sidewall 58 of the base portion 42.
- the recessed area 54 is shaped and sized to receive portions of the threaded fastener 26 and the bushing 34 when the hinge post 18 is positioned on the toilet bowl 14.
- An opening 62 is formed through the base portion 42 in communication with the recessed area 54.
- the illustrated opening 62 is an elongated opening that receives the threaded fastener 26 to align the fastener 26 with a bore 66 (Figs. 4, 6, and 7) in the bowl 14.
- the elongated opening 62 allows the position of the hinge post 18 to be adjusted relative to the fastener 26 and the bore 66. That is, the opening 62 allows the hinge post 18 to be moved laterally on the bowl 14 to accommodate and compensate for different sizes of toilet bowls and seats. For example, as shown in Fig. 4, the hinge post 18 is slid so that the fastener assembly 22 is at the right end of the opening 62 (i.e., the end adjacent the post portion 46) to move the toilet seat and/or lid rearward on the toilet bowl 14. Similarly, as shown in Fig.
- the hinge post 18 is slid so that the fastener assembly 22 is at the left end of the opening 62 (i.e., the end adjacent the cover 50) to move the toilet seat and/or lid forward on the toilet bowl 14.
- a series of ridges or teeth 70 is formed on an upper surface of the base portion 42 that surrounds the elongated opening 62.
- the post portion 46 includes two legs 74 extending perpendicularly from the base portion 42. Each leg 74 defines a bore 78 for receiving a pin.
- the pin pivotally mounts one or more hinge leaves to the hinge post 18 to pivotally couple the toilet seat and/or lid to the hinge assembly 10.
- the cover 50 is coupled to the base portion 42 by a living hinge 82.
- the cover 50 is movable between an open position (Fig. 1) and a closed position. When in the open position, the cover 50 allows access to the recessed area 54 of the base portion 42. When in the closed position, the cover 50 substantially covers the recessed area 54 to provide a clean appearance for the hinge assembly 10.
- the cover 50 includes two bosses 86 that are configured to be received in corresponding apertures 90 in the base portion 42 when the cover 50 is closed. The bosses 86 and the apertures 90 create interference fits to releasably secure the cover 50 in the closed position.
- the threaded fastener 26 extends through the opening 62 in the hinge post 18 and the bore 66 in the toilet bowl 14 to secure the hinge post 18 to the bowl 14. As shown in Fig. 4, the fastener 26 defines a longitudinal axis 94 extending through a first or upper end portion 98 and a second or lower end portion 102 of the fastener 26.
- the illustrated threaded fastener 26 is a steel or stainless steel bolt having a head 106 and a shaft 110.
- the illustrated head 106 is, for example, a conventional hex-shaped head formed on the first end portion 98 of the fastener 26 and is received in the adaptor 30.
- the shaft 110 extends from the head 106 through the bore 66 in the toilet bowl 14. In some embodiments, the shaft 110 has a diameter between approximately 3/16 inch and approximately 3/8 inch. In the illustrated embodiment, the shaft 110 has a diameter of approximately 1/4 inch.
- the adaptor 30 is coupled to the upper end portion 98 of the fastener 26.
- the adaptor 30 may be composed of a plastic material such as, for example, 30% glass filled nylon.
- the adaptor 30 includes a hex-shaped inner surface 114 that is configured to receive the hex-shaped head 106 of the fastener 26. Referring back to Figs. 2 and 4, the head 106 is pressed into the adaptor 30 to inhibit rotation of the adaptor 30 relative to the fastener 26.
- the adaptor 30 may be molded directly to the threaded fastener 26.
- the fastener 26 may include any suitable projection or projections that the adaptor 30 can be molded onto to inhibit relative rotation between the adaptor 30 and the fastener 26.
- the illustrated adaptor 30 includes a first or lower segment 118 coupled to the upper end portion 98 of the threaded fastener 26, a second or upper segment 122, and a middle shear segment 126 connecting the first and second segments 118, 122.
- the segments 118, 122, 126 are coaxially aligned along the longitudinal axis 94.
- the first and second segments 118, 122 both include hex-shaped outer surfaces 130, 134 that are configured to be engaged by a tool (e.g., a wrench, a pliers, etc.) to rotate the adaptor 30 and the fastener 26 about the longitudinal axis 94.
- a tool e.g., a wrench, a pliers, etc.
- the shear segment 126 is relatively thinner than the first and second segments 118, 122 such that the shear segment 126 has a lower torque resistance than the first and second segments 118, 122.
- a predetermined torque T is applied to the second segment 122, the shear segment 126 breaks, separating the second segment 122 from the first segment 118 and leaving the first segment 118 on the fastener 26.
- Such an arrangement inhibits over-tightening of the fastener 26 and removes excess material from the adaptor 30 so that the cover 50 of the hinge post 18 can be closed.
- the bushing 34 extends into the bore 66 in the toilet bowl 14, and the fastener 26 is inserted into the bushing 34 such that the bushing 34 is positioned around a portion of the fastener 26.
- the bushing 34 may be composed of a plastic material such as, for example, 20% glass filled homopolymer polypropylene (HOPP).
- the bushing 34 includes a flange 138 formed at the upper end of the bushing 34, an upper section 139 below the flange 138, and an expandable lower section 140.
- the lower section 140 includes four axially extending segments 141 separated by slots 170 and has an outer diameter that is smaller than the opening 62 in the hinge post 18 and the bore 66 in the toilet bowl 14.
- the slots 170 are spaced approximately ninety degrees apart around the bushing 34.
- the flange 138 is captured between the adaptor 30 and the base portion 42 of the hinge post 18.
- a series of ridges or teeth 142 is formed on an underside, or lower surface, of the flange 138.
- the ridges 142 on the flange 138 engage the corresponding ridges 70 on the base portion 42 to inhibit lateral movement of the bushing 34 relative to the hinge post 18 when the fastener 26 is tightened.
- the bushing 34 is capable of conforming to the various dimensions and shapes of mounting holes in toilet bowls.
- the bushing 34 includes projections 146 extending radially outward from the upper section 139.
- the bushing 34 includes four sets of two projections 146.
- the bushing 34 may include fewer or more projections 146.
- the projections 146 engage an inner surface 150 of the mounting hole or bore 66.
- the projections 146 deform and conform to the shape of the bore 66 and align the bushing 34 within the bore 66.
- the illustrated projections 146 extend radially outward a greater distance than the diameter of the bore 66 such that the projections 146 deflect upwardly when the bushing 34 is inserted into the bore 66.
- Cutouts 154 are formed in the base portion 42 adjacent the elongated opening 62 to provide clearance for the projections 146 when the bushing 34 is inserted through the opening 62.
- the nut 38 is threadably coupled to the lower end portion 102 of the threaded fastener 26.
- the nut 38 is configured to expand the expandable bushing 34 as the fastener 26 is rotated about the axis 94 to secure the hinge post 18 to the toilet bowl 14.
- the illustrated nut 38 is generally cylindrical and includes a tapered or frustoconical upper surface 158 that engages a corresponding inner surface 166 on the segments 141 of the bushing 34.
- the nut 38 has an outer diameter that is smaller than the opening 62 in the hinge post 18 and the bore 66 in the toilet bowl 14 such that the nut 38 can be dropped through the opening 62 and the bore 66 with the fastener 26 and the bushing 34.
- the nut 38 also has four ribs 162 (Fig. 2) extending from the surface 158. The ribs 162 are spaced approximately ninety degrees apart around the nut, and the ribs 162 fit within the slots 170 in the bushing 34.
- the ribs 162 inhibit the nut 38 from rotating relative to the bushing 34 with the fastener 26. Rather, as shown in Fig. 6, the nut 38 moves axially along the shaft 110 toward the hinge post 18.
- the nut 38 has a larger outer diameter than the inner diameter of the bushing 34 such that the tapered surface 158 pushes the bushing segments 141 radially outward to expand the bushing 34.
- the segments 141 engage the inner surface 150 of the bore 66 to secure the bushing 34 and the threaded fastener 26 within the bore 66, thereby securing the hinge post 18 to the toilet bowl 14.
- the bushing 34 As the bushing 34 engages the inner surface 150 of the bore 66, the bushing 34 also increases the torque required for rotating the fastener 26 to the predetermined torque T that is necessary to break the shear segment 126 of the adaptor 30 and separate the second segment 122 from the first segment 118.
- the illustrated fastener assembly 22 facilitates rapid installation of the toilet seat hinge assembly 10 on a toilet bowl.
- the threaded fastener 26, the adaptor 30, the bushing 34, and the nut 38 can be preassembled as a single unit and then inserted through the elongated opening 62 of the hinge post 18 and into a bore of a toilet bowl to secure the hinge post 18 to the bowl.
- the nut 38 is keyed to the bushing 34 such that a user does not need to grasp and hold the nut 38 when rotating the adaptor 30 and the fastener 26. Instead, the user only needs to rotate the adaptor 30 until the shear segment 126 breaks to secure the hinge assembly 10 in place.
- fastener assembly 22 to be top-installed and top-tightened in restricted areas, such as on toilet bowls with blind bores.
- fastener 26 is sized (e.g., between approximately 3/16 inch and 3/8 inch in diameter) to work with the normal variation of toilet bowl bore sizes.
- Fig. 8 illustrates the toilet seat hinge assembly 10 mounted to another toilet bowl 174.
- the illustrated toilet bowl 174 has a flange 176 that is generally thinner than the flange of the toilet bowl 14 shown in Figs. 4, 6, and 7.
- the flange 176 may have a thickness, measured generally parallel to the longitudinal axis 94, of approximately 0.5 inches.
- the flange 176 has larger radii that transition from a top surface 178 and a bottom surface 182 of the bowl 174 to a bore 186 through the bowl 174.
- the radii may be between approximately 0.12 inches and approximately 0.25 inches.
- a substantial portion of the expandable lower section 140 of the bushing 34 extends out of the bore 186 past the bottom surface 182 of the toilet bowl flange 176.
- the lower section 140 not only grips an inner surface 190 of the bore 186, but also expands into the radius below the bore 186 to provide some degree of axial clamping. This axial clamping increases the security of the hinge assembly 10 on the bowl 174.
- the nut 38 is also moved axially further toward the hinge post 18 such that the second end portion 102 of the fastener 26 extends out of and beyond the nut 38.
- Figs. 9 and 10 illustrate another embodiment of a toilet seat hinge assembly 200.
- the hinge assembly 200 includes a hinge post 204, a bushing 208, a threaded fastener 212, and a nut 216.
- the hinge post 204 includes a base portion 220 and a post portion 224.
- Two hinge leaves 228, 232 are pivotally coupled to the post portion 224 by a pin 236.
- the base portion 220 defines an elongated opening 240, or slot, and includes an upper surface 244 that surrounds the opening 240.
- the opening 240 allows for lateral adjustment of a toilet seat on a toilet bowl 248 (Fig. 11), as further described below.
- the illustrated bushing 208 includes a rectangular flange 252 and a lower section 256.
- the lower section 256 extends through the opening 240 of the hinge post 204 and into a bore 260 (Fig. 11) in the toilet bowl 248.
- the bushing 208 also includes four sets of two projections 264 extending radially outward from the lower section 256.
- the sets of projections 264 are spaced approximately 90 degrees apart from each other. As shown in Fig. 11, the projections 264 engage an inner surface 268 of the toilet bowl 248 that defines the bore 260.
- the projections 264 deflect as the bushing 208 is inserted into the bore 260 to help position and secure the bushing 208 within the bore 260.
- the flange 252 is supported on the upper surface 244 of the hinge post 204 over the opening 240.
- the flange 252 includes a lower surface 272 and a series of teeth 276 formed on the lower surface 272.
- the teeth 276 engage a similar series of teeth 280 formed on the upper surface 244 of the hinge post 204.
- the teeth 276, 280 securely intermesh with each other when the flange 252 is clamped down onto the hinge post 204 by the threaded fastener 212 and the nut 216, inhibiting movement of the hinge post 204 relative to the bushing 208 and the fastener 212.
- the teeth 276, 280 disengage, allowing for movement of the hinge post 204.
- the elongated opening 240 allows the hinge post 204 to slide horizontally along the toilet bowl 248 (Fig. 11) to adjust a position of the hinge post 204, and thereby the toilet seat and/or lid, in a front-to-back direction.
- the illustrated threaded fastener 212 is a shear bolt that functions in the same manner as the threaded fastener 26 and the adaptor 30 of Figs. 1-8.
- the fastener 212 includes a threaded portion 284, or shaft, and a head portion 288 having a first segment 292, a second segment 296, and a shear segment 300.
- the entire fastener 212, including the threaded shaft 284, the first segment 292, the second segment 296, and the shear segment 300 is composed of a plastic material (e.g., by injection molding) and is unitary.
- the first and second segments 292, 296 both have hexagonal outer surfaces 304, 308 so that a wrench or other tool can be used to engage and rotate the fastener 212.
- the shear segment 300 connects the first and second segments 292, 296 and is designed to shear off when a desired torque is applied to the second segment 296.
- the nut 216 can be held by hand or with a tool when tightening the fastener 212.
- the first segment 292 has the same geometry as the second segment 296 to facilitate rotating and removing the fastener 212 after the second segment 296 is broken off.
- the flange 252 of the bushing 208 could be integrally formed (e.g., by injection molding) with the fastener 212 such that the flange 252 would essentially also be part of the head portion 288 of the fastener 212.
- either an ordinary nut or a shear nut (similar to the shear nuts disclosed in U.S. Publication No. 2009/0276944 ('the 944 Publication), the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein) could be used to secure the fastener 212 to the toilet bowl 248.
- the teeth 276 on the flange 252 and the teeth 280 on the hinge post 204 could still help fix the hinge post 204 relative to the toilet bowl 248 when the fastener 212 is tightened and allow for adjustment of the hinge post 204 on the toilet bowl 248 when the fastener 212 is loosened.
- Figs. 13 and 14 illustrate another threaded fastener 312 for use with the hinge assembly 200. Similar to the threaded fastener 212 described above, the illustrated fastener 312 includes a threaded portion 316, or shaft, and a head portion 320 having a first segment 324, a second segment 328, and a shear segment 332.
- the shaft 316, the first segment 324, the second segment 328, and the shear segment 332 are composed of a plastic material and are unitary.
- an annular recess 336 is formed in an outer surface 340 of the first segment 324.
- the annular recess 336 is configured to be engaged by a quick-release hinge post, similar to the recess 855 illustrated and described in Figs. 24 and 25 of the '944 Publication.
- a similar recess can also be formed in the first section 118 of the adaptor 30 shown in Figs. 1-8.
- the illustrated threaded fastener 312 also includes two slots 344, 348 formed in an upward-facing surface 352 of the first segment 324.
- the slots 344, 348 are formed within a periphery defined by the outer surface 340 of the first segment 324.
- the illustrated slots 344, 348 are arranged perpendicularly for engagement by a Phillips head screwdriver to rotate the fastener 312.
- the fastener 312 may include a single slot for engagement by a flat head screwdriver.
- Figs. 15-17 illustrate another embodiment of a toilet seat hinge assembly 400 for coupling a toilet seat and/or lid to a toilet bowl 404.
- the illustrated hinge assembly 400 includes a mounting plate 408, a clip 412, a threaded fastener 416, a hinge post 420, and two hinge leaves 424, 428.
- the mounting plate 408, or first member includes a bottom wall 432, a front wall 436, a rear wall 440, and two side walls 444, 448.
- the front wall 436, the rear wall 440, and the side walls 444, 448 all extend upwardly from the bottom wall 432 to define a plate cavity 452.
- a plate opening 456 is formed through the bottom wall 432 in communication with the plate cavity 452.
- the bottom wall 432 includes a front ledge 460 between the plate opening 456 and the front wall 436, and a rear ledge 464 between the plate opening 456 and the rear wall 440.
- the first side wall 444 is positioned outside of the plate opening 456 and includes an outwardly extending first wing or shoulder 468 that extends the length of the side wall 444.
- the first shoulder 468 defines an undercut 472 in the first side wall 444.
- the second side wall 448 is positioned outside of the plate opening 456 opposite the first side wall 444 and includes an outwardly extending second wing or shoulder 476 that extends the length of the side wall 448.
- the second shoulder 476 defines an undercut 480 in the second side wall 448.
- the mounting plate 408 also includes a tab 484 extending from the front wall 436 away from the plate cavity 452. The tab 484 is deflectable between a locked position and an unlocked position and is biased to the locked position.
- the tab 484 when in the locked position, extends substantially parallel to the bottom wall 432 and substantially perpendicular to the front wall 436.
- the tab 484 When in the unlocked position, is angled obliquely relative to the bottom wall 432 and the front wall 436.
- the tab 484 includes an upwardly extending projection 488.
- the projection 488 includes an angled surface 492 on the side of the projection 488 closer to the front wall 436.
- the mounting plate 408 further includes a forward wall 496.
- the forward wall 496 is positioned forward of the front wall 436 and is connected to the front wall 436 by extensions 500, 504 of the side walls 444, 448.
- a recess 508 is formed in the upper surface of the forward wall 496. The recess 508 provides clearance for the tab 484 such that the tab 484 can extend through the forward wall 496 and be depressed to the unlocked position.
- the forward wall 496 and the front wall 436 may be a single continuous wall that defines the recess 508.
- the forward wall 496 and the side wall extensions 500, 504 may be omitted.
- the clip 412 As shown in Fig. 16, the clip 412, or second member, includes a horizontal plate 512 and two clip side walls 516, 520.
- the side walls 516, 520 extend from a front end 524 to a rear end 528 of the plate 512 on opposite sides of the plate 512.
- An elongated clip opening 532 is defined in the plate 512 between the front and rear ends 524, 528.
- the clip 412 is positioned in the plate cavity 452 of the mounting plate 408 so that the clip 412 engages and is supported by the front ledge 460 and the rear ledge 464.
- the front end 524 of the clip 412 abuts the front wall 436 of the plate 408, the rear end 528 of the clip 412 abuts the rear wall 440 of the plate 408, and the clip opening 532 overlaps the plate opening 456.
- the clip 412 is thereby movable relative to the plate 408 in a horizontal side- to-side direction X within the plate cavity 452.
- the fastener 416 is a conventional bolt including a head 536 and a threaded shaft 540.
- the head 536 engages and is supported by an upper surface of the horizontal plate 512 of the clip 412.
- the illustrated head 536 is a Phillips head, but may alternatively be a flat head, a hex head, or any other type of head suitable for engagement and rotation by a tool.
- the shaft 540 extends through the clip opening 532 and the plate opening 456 into a bore 544 (Fig. 17) in the toilet bowl 404.
- the shaft 540 is movable within the clip opening 532 in a horizontal front-to-back direction Y from a first end 548 of the opening 532 to a second end 552 of the opening 532.
- the fastener 416 can be tightened to the toilet bowl 404 with a nut to fix the location of the shaft 540 within the clip opening 532. Tightening the fastener 416 also clamps the clip 412 and the mounting plate 408 between the head 536 and the toilet bowl 404, preventing front-to-back and side-to-side movement of the mounting plate 408 on the toilet bowl 404.
- the fastener 416 may include a shear head (similar to the threaded fasteners of Figs. 1-14) or the nut may be a shear nut (similar to the nuts disclosed in the '944 Publication).
- the hinge post 420 includes a base portion 556 and a post portion 560.
- the post portion 560 extends upwardly from the base portion 556 and defines an opening 564 for pivotally coupling the hinge leaves 424, 428 to the hinge post 420.
- the base portion 556 defines a base cavity 568 having a front opening 572 and a bottom opening 576.
- the base portion 556 also includes two inwardly extending side ledges 580, 584 that extend along each side of the cavity 568.
- a lip 588 is formed generally above the cavity 568 and is configured to engage the projection 488 on the tab 484 of the mounting plate 408.
- the tab 484 may extend from the hinge post 420 and the lip 588 may be formed on the mounting plate 408.
- the hinge leaves 424, 428 are pivotally coupled to the hinge post 420 by a pin (not shown).
- the first leaf 424 is configured to be coupled to a toilet seat or ring.
- the second leaf 428 is configured to be coupled to a toilet lid or cover.
- the seat and the lid may be pivotally connected to the hinge post 420 in any manner, including without hinge leaves.
- the toilet seat hinge assembly 400 may be a slow-close hinge.
- the plate opening 456 and the clip opening 532 have dimensions that are larger than an outer diameter of the fastener 416 such that the mounting plate 408 and the clip 412 are movable relative to the fastener 416.
- the plate opening 456 has a length L P and a width Wp (Fig. 18) that are larger than the outer diameter of the fastener 416 so that the clip 412 is movable from side-to-side in the horizontal direction X within the plate cavity 452.
- the clip 412 contacts the first side wall 444 of the plate 408 at one extreme and contacts the second side wall 448 of the plate 408 at the other extreme.
- the clip opening 532 has a length Lc that is larger than the outer diameter of the fastener 416 so that the fastener 416 is movable from front-to-back in the horizontal direction Y within the clip opening 532.
- the fastener 416 contacts the first end 548 of the opening 532 at one extreme and contacts the second end 552 of the opening 532 at the other extreme. Movement in these two horizontal directions X, Y allows the position of the mounting plate 408 to be adjusted relative to the bore 544 in the toilet bowl 404.
- This positional adjustability allows the hinge assembly 400 to compensate for differences in spacing of bores in different toilet bowls, as compared to the spacing of the hinge attachment points on the toilet seat and the lid, and to adjust the location of the seat and the lid over different toilet bowls.
- the fastener 416 is tightened to secure the mounting plate 408 and the clip 412 to the toilet bowl 404.
- the hinge post 420 is then secured to the mounting plate 408 by sliding the post 420 along the toilet bowl 404 and onto the plate 408 in a forward horizontal direction F (Fig. 17).
- the rear wall 440 of the mounting plate 408 enters the hinge post 420 through the front opening 572 so that the base cavity 568 receives the mounting plate 408 and the clip 412.
- the first ledge 580 of the hinge post 420 slides into the first undercut 472 of the plate 408, capturing the ledge 580 between the first shoulder 468 and the toilet bowl 404.
- the second ledge 584 of the hinge post 420 slides into the second undercut 480 of the plate 408, capturing the ledge 584 between the second shoulder 476 and the toilet bowl 404.
- the shoulders 468, 476 and the ledges 580, 584 prevent the hinge post 420 from lifting away from the toilet bowl 404 after the hinge post 420 is installed.
- the hinge post 420 automatically depressed to the unlocked position by the hinge post 420.
- the angled surface 492 of the projection 488 engages and rides under an edge of the hinge post 420 to deflect the tab 484 toward the toilet bowl 404. This allows the projection 488 to pass through the front opening 572 of the hinge post 420 and into the base cavity 568.
- the tab 484 automatically snaps into the locked position (Fig. 17) so that the projection 488 engages the lip 588 to inhibit movement of the hinge post 420 in a rearward horizontal direction R off of the mounting plate 408. As shown in Fig.
- the directions used to describe the hinge assemblies correspond to the directions of a hinge assembly when secured to a toilet bowl in one orientation.
- the directional language should not be regarded as limiting as the hinge assemblies could be oriented in other directions and ways on a toilet bowl and still function as described above.
- the term "front” as used above could refer to a position to the left, right, or rear of a toilet bowl.
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